Will Hafey/pagetext
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Berkeley, California in 1952.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-German ancestry.
- Shows his hobby is duck hunting.
- Says winning his first pro game, a 3-2 decision in 12 innings in 1946 when he was with
Idaho Falls in the Pioneer League was his greatest thrill.
- Switched from the outfield to the mound in 1946.
- A sore arm and other ailments sidelined him and he is trying a comeback in 1952 in the outfield.
Pre-professional career
- Attended high school in Oakland, California.
- Won letters in baseball in high school.
- His baseball team won the championship for two years in high school.
Outside of baseball
- Is a stock clerk during the off-season.
Relatives
- Is a cousin of Chick Hafey who was a former major league player..
- Is a brother of Bud Hafey who is a professional player.
- Is a brother of Tom Hafey who is a professional player.
Career notes
- 1942 Shows "Inactive"
- 1943, 1944, 1945 Shows "Armed Forces (Navy)"
- 1950 Shows "Inactive"
Contract signing
- Sold by Oakland to Cleveland in 1948 for a reported $65,000.00 and players George Metkovich
and Les Webber.
Sources =
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Social Security Death Index account number 546-28-6159